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About
Governance
The Digital Economics Society is governed by an independent board committed to research integrity, transparency and impact.
Leadership
Board of Directors
The Board provides strategic oversight and ensures that DES fulfils its mission with integrity and impact.
Distinguished Fellow
Marc Ivaldi
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Senior Fellow
Georges V. Houngbonon
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Senior Fellow
Onkokame Mothobi
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Senior Fellow
Mona Badran
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Senior Fellow
Joel Cariolle
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Fellow
Defao Tchoffo
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Fellow
Jean-Baptiste Guiffard
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Fellow
Tarna Silue
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Fellow
Eveline Smeets
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Associate
Soliana Tafese
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Founder and Chairperson
Georges V. Houngbonon
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Board Member
Onkokame Mothobi
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Independent Director
Edoardo Totolo
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Independent Director
Laura Sposito
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Managing Director
Onkokame Mothobi
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Program Manager
Defao Tchoffo
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Communication Manager
Ange Kabassina
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Research Analyst
Soliana Tafese
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Governance Structure
Board of Directors
Sets strategic direction, approves annual budgets, and ensures organisational accountability. Meets quarterly.
Scientific Committee
Oversees the quality and integrity of all research outputs. Composed of senior academics and policy experts.
Secretariat
Manages day-to-day operations, programme delivery, communications, and stakeholder relations.